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The cost of independent living in Sutton is about $5,796 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 12 options. Read 147 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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66 Floor plans available
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Atria Draper not only has wonderful facilities and opportunities for our mom, but the people at Atria are great to work with. Understanding, compassionate, and responsive. We’ve been very pleased with how...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...
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The facility is very nice, warm and welcoming. The staff are all really caring from the receptionists, dining staff, activity coordinators and care staff. Go out of their way to be warm and friendly. There...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Residence at Orchard Grove is a brand new monthly rental community in Shrewsbury. This luxury senior living community features independent and assisted living apartments along with a supportive neighborhood for those living with dementia and Alzheimer's.Featuring LCB's Everyday Gourmet dining...
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9.3
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The staff and residents at Brookdale Eddy Pond East are very welcoming and treated my mother like family. From the administrator to the business office , the support staff , nurses , CNA'S and kitchen staff-...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Brookdale Eddy Pond East is a premiere assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts. Our community has an ideal location off Route 20 and convenient to I-395 just minutes from grocery stores, banks, restaurants, shopping and three world-class hospitals. Auburn is a historic...
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only negative is her room is not the cleanest and the wash should be done separately for each person and sometimes it's not. The staff at least on the third floor Eddy pond west is extremely caring and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Freedom to Live WellGet ready to exchange cooking, cleaning and laundry for a rich and full retirement experience. At our assisted living and memory care community in Auburn, Massachusetts, we handle the household chores so you can spend more time doing the things you love. With cozy private...
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So on all categories I would give a 5. My mother loves being at Goddard House, her apartment is perfect. She loves the staff members and is very happy there. It is close to us, convenient to the area she...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Warm and GraciousSenior Living in Worcester, MassachusettsAt Goddard House, you’ll live the independent retirement life you love, with supportive services available that provide just the help you need, when you need it.AmenitiesBeautiful grounds and gardens | Elegantly furnished community living...
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From the first conversation to now, we have had a very good experience with Christopher heights! The facility is well kept, the food is delicious, and the team is friendly and accommodating. Very happy with...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
At Christopher Heights of Worcester, our goal is to provide a comfortable, caring and uplifting atmosphere, where each resident’s rights, dignity, and individuality are treated with the utmost respect. We accomplish this by dedicating ourselves to the physical and emotional welfare of all those...
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Very accommodating in getting information to help us make our decision The facility is very nice and the staff are very helpful, knowledgeable and caring Facility is very well maintained Activities are...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Christopher Heights of Webster is strictly a rents community, located in a beautiful rural setting easily accessible to al major routes. Our monthly fee includes all meals, utilities (excluding cable and telephone), 24 hour security and up to one hour and a half of personal care daily. There is...
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The staff has been wonderful and helpful. the assisted-living section of the facility is always clean and doesn't smell. The activities lack a little bit for somebody who is blind like my mother she cannot...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lodge at Eddy Pond offers spacious apartments ranging in size from studio to two bedroom apartments. Many apartments offer a wonderful view of Eddy Pond, that can be seen from your private balcony. People say “there is just something about this community”. Whether it is the very active...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Cost of independent living in Sutton, MA

The average cost of senior living in Sutton is $5,796 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monson Center, MA with an average of $4,603 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sutton, MA vs. nearby cities

Sutton, MA
$5,796/mo
$6,190/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sutton, MA vs. the state and national average

Sutton, MA
$5,796/mo
U.S. national average
$4,104/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Sutton vs. other types of senior living

$6,670/mo
Independent Living
$5,796/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Sutton, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$6,355/mo
Studio
$5,572/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,685/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,425/mo

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What families are saying about independent living in Sutton

Recent reviews for independent living in Sutton

Corcoran House in Clinton, MA

4.3
The community is always clean. Every time we visit, my mother's apartment is always clean and the bathroom is always clean. Very high marks for cleanliness. Some of the staff is a bit friendlier than others, but they are all great with the residents. The care could be improved for the higher ...
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Benchmark Senior Living at Forge Hill in Franklin, MA

4.6
We chose Benchmark because of the facility's ability to provide services according to the progression of needs. The apartments vary in size and configuration. Some have full kitchens (ours) some are studio. There are only 3 2 bedrooms in the entire facility. We have been waiting for one since ...
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The Highlands in Westborough, MA

4.0
I moved my dad in several months ago. Every one was very friendly and the staff made sure he felt welcomed. They made sure he met a few folks to have dinner with on his first evening there, I joined him and met some lovely residents. It is pretty close to a busy business district on route 9, ...
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Sutton independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sutton independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sutton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sutton independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sutton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sutton, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
41.7%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
58.3%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
58.3%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Sutton independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sutton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sutton, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.7%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
58.3%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
25%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
8.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sutton independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Sutton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sutton, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.3%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
47%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
8.3%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.6%
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Atria Draper Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Lincoln Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sutton, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

There are 12 independent living facilities near Sutton, Massachusetts. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Sutton, Massachusetts are Atria Draper Place, The Residence at Orchard Grove and Atria Lincoln Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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